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Fed Could Begin Tapering Bond Purchases Beginning October, Says Fed Governor Waller

According to Fed Governor Christopher Waller, the Federal Reserve could begin reducing its bond purchases as early as October. He cited the need to see consecutive strong job reports in August and September for tightening policy against rising inflation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for the crypto markets and the wider U.S. economy.

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Bitcoin Struggling to Notch 9-Day Winning Streak. What’s Next?

Bitcoin has notched an eight-day winning streak that has taken the price to above $40K, but will this rally continue? Quantum Economics founder and CEO Mati Greenspan shares his data analysis that reveals bitcoin’s possible trajectory.

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Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Still Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’

Even while pressure mounts to taper its asset purchases, the central bank will continue its accommodative quantitative easing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a press conference following the conclusion of the central bank’s two-day monetary-policy meeting. (FederalReserve.gov screenshot)

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What’s Next for Bitcoin as It Heads for Lowest Weekly Close Since June

Bitcoin is headed for its lowest weekly close since June 14 and remains in a lull into the weekend.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Toward $30K, Looks ‘Fragile’

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. Senate, about inflation and the possible rollout of a digital dollar.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat; Fed’s Powell Grilled on Crypto

The Federal Reserve chief signaled the U.S. central bank isn’t likely to dial back monetary stimulus anytime soon.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise

Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Remains Resilient

"It's hard to read too much into the price action currently while we're still stuck in this range," one observer said.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Weakens as US Inflation Hits 13-Year High

Buyers are snapping at bitcoin whenever it dips to $30,000, but the cryptocurrency’s price response to faster inflation readings is puzzling Wall Street analysts.

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US June Consumer Price Index Rose Faster Than Expected, Bitcoin Cut in Half

The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose faster than expected in June, jumping by 5.4% in the last 12 months and exceeding economists’ expectations by about half a percent. Meanwhile, bitcoin’s price has nearly been cut in half since its April peak. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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